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== The problems == | == The problems == | ||
My initial findings that the {{PS1}} (the PS1) footprint was larger than expected were put into perspective when it was pointed out to me that it was smaller than a speaker stand and certainly no bigger than a bass bin. This is | My initial findings that the {{PS1}} (the PS1) footprint was larger than expected were put into perspective when it was pointed out to me that it was smaller than a speaker stand and certainly no bigger than a bass bin. This is true, however when the {{B1}}s (the B1s) are added the system does need more floor space. One problem I did find was at venues with limited space for the disco when I ended up placing the B1s behind my star cloth which I didn’t think was an ideal solution. | ||
Another solution I tried when space was tight was to place the B1s straight on top of the PS1 and secure with Velcro through the handles. This worked but I thought that the vibrations going into the PS1 wouldn’t do it any good in the long term. | Another solution I tried when space was tight was to place the B1s straight on top of the PS1 and secure with Velcro through the handles. This worked but I thought that the vibrations going into the PS1 wouldn’t do it any good in the long term. | ||
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=== Materials === | === Materials === | ||
The stand is made from 25mm right angled aluminium | The stand is made from 25mm right angled aluminium | ||
=== Measurements === | === Measurements === | ||
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=== Construction === | === Construction === | ||
I fixed mine together using rivets (3 at each corner and 2 for each middle cross member) - now after making it I did think that if I omitted one rivet from each leg they could then be folded flat to make it even easier to transport | I fixed mine together using rivets (3 at each corner and 2 for each middle cross member) - now after making it I did think that if I omitted one rivet from each leg they could then be folded flat to make it even easier to transport. | ||
=== In Use === | === In Use === | ||
Again this was only in small venues where there wasn't room to spread the B1s out and where the PS1 could be vulnerable. I was pleased with the way they stood up to the task - even when a videoographer choose to put his foot on a (raised) B1 to steady himself whilst he filmed - until he saw my glare | Again this was only in small venues where there wasn't room to spread the B1s out and where the PS1 could be vulnerable. I was pleased with the way they stood up to the task - even when a videoographer choose to put his foot on a (raised) B1 to steady himself whilst he filmed - until he saw my glare. Something that I read on another thread and indeed I've experienced myself, is a tendancy for the B1s to wander on a wooden floor when the bass is pumping. Because the stand is fairly tight fitting to the PS1 this doesn't happen. | ||
One last thing - the finish is simply Gaffa (Duck) tape | One last thing - the finish is simply Gaffa (Duck) tape | ||
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[[Category:Bass]] | [[Category:Bass]] | ||
[[Category:B1 Bass Module]] | [[Category:B1 Bass Module]] | ||
[[Category:PS1 Powerstand]] | [[Category:PS1 Powerstand]] | ||